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Teachers compete with West Po students for faculty parking spaces

Thomas Brown, Student Issues Editor
December 15, 2023

Last year, construction finished on West Po’s faculty parking lot. This new parking lot, located behind the Gunston building, was designed for teachers and academy students to have a place to park and...

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Season Of College Admissions

Mercedes Henwood, Social Media Editor
December 10, 2023

Tis’ the season of college applications! Class of 2024 seniors are nearing the application deadlines for rolling and regular admission, and some students who applied early are starting to receive their...

The freshman football team who had a great season with a 5-3 record.    

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The End of the Fall Season

Rhett Butler, Writer
December 1, 2023

A great fall sports season is coming to an end. It is sad to see it go, but the experiences were great. “I loved every moment of it, " Jack Coulter, kicker of the varsity football team, stated. “I...

On Time or Off the Team: Update

On Time or Off the Team: Update

Phoebe Schultz, Emma Fetterolf, and Jessica Fultz
November 22, 2023

As of this school year, the West Potomac Athletics Department instated a new attendance policy for all student athletes regarding unexcused tardies and unverified absences. With the first quarter complete...

Senior Lot Struggles

Senior Lot Struggles

Miguel Tsang, Editor-In-Chief
November 22, 2023

The start of the 2023-2024 school year brought a fresh wave of seniors ready and excited to finally be parking in the senior lot. However, this moment of celebration was frequently cut short by surprise...

What You Need to Know About Carrie the Musical

What You Need to Know About Carrie the Musical

Ali Ahmed '26
October 18, 2023

West Po Wolverines: Carrie the Musical is a new show developed by the West Po theater department “Beyond the Page”, which will be shown from October 26th to November 4th. It is a theater adaptation...

HLC Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

HLC Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Sara Lainez and Miguel Tsang
September 29, 2023

Have you noticed the positive Spanish messages on the sidewalk? How about the banner outside Door 1? Noticed anything different about the morning announcements? Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September...

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Make a Splash at Homecoming 2023

Miguel Tsang, Co-Editor In Chief
September 26, 2023

This week is Homecoming week, meaning Wolverines will show tropical spirit leading up to the dance this Saturday. On top of that, there will be Hoco-themed events going on after school every day of the...

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Seniors Look Forward to Capitals Off-Season Opener

Jaylan Post, Arts and Entertainment Editor
September 11, 2023

West Po Seniors are buzzing with excitement as Seniors get ready to watch the Washington Capitals take on the Buffalo Sabres at the Capital One Arena on Sunday, September 24. This event looks to be an...

A tardy sweep table located in the hallway of the down stairs New Building.

On Time Or Off The Team: West Po Athletics Adopts A New Attendance Policy

Phoebe Schultz, Editor-in-Chief
September 7, 2023

This school year, West Po Athletics has cracked down on attendance policies, enforcing strict consequences for student-athletes who obtain many class cuts and/or unexcused tardies. In order to participate...

Mr. Feinstein will continue to have a lasting impact on the West Po community
Credit: Miguel Tsang

Feinstein’s Farewell

As the 2023 school year comes to a close, history teacher Mr. Jeffrey Feinstein has unfinished business outside of the teaching world. Feinstein has been known to be one of the most influential history...

“Chromantic” official cover art: Graphic design by Alyssa Hurley.

Student Produced Album “Chromantic” Makes Waves Around Campus

Peter Rainey
June 1, 2023

525. In 2021, it was only a classroom number, but over the last two years, that number has become a movement. West Potomac’s Music & Computer Technology academy class, led by teacher Mr. Luke Alexander...

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